Kyi Aung
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Kyi Aung | |
|---|---|
| ကြည်အောင် | |
| Minister of Information | |
| In office 15 November 1997 – 13 September 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Aye Kyaw |
| Succeeded by | Kyaw Hsan |
| Minister of Culture | |
| In office 13 September 2002 – 15 May 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Tin Win |
| Succeeded by | Khin Aung Myint |
| Military service | |
| Rank | Major-General |
Major-General Kyi Aung (Burmese: ကြည်အောင်) was Minister of Information and Minister of Culture in Burma. He retired in May 2006.
In January 1995 troops from Southern Command under Brigadier General Kyi Aung began a drive in Taungoo District to consolidate SLORC control. All villagers were to be forced into military-controlled areas, or killed if they failed to obey. In October 1995 he sent in troops with orders to destroy villages in Taungoo District and their supplies of food. He ordered Lt. Col. Aung Naing Htun to start to forcible relocation all villages.[1] On 18 February 1996 he ordered his troops to gather villagers in Taungoo District and to set them to work clearing land mines. The troops raped one of the women.[2] Kyi Aung was head of the South Burma Sub District (SBSD) Headquarters from 18 June 1995 until 16 November 1997, succeeding Major General Soe Myint and succeeded by Major General Tin Aye.[3]